Matthew Hager

Biography

I’m a 6’2” defensive end from Lexington, KY. I was a four-year starter and team captain in high school, ranked top-5 at my position in the state. I come from a place where you’ve got to earn everything, and with God guiding me, I’ve built my path step by step. I was overlooked coming out of high school, but I’ve always believed in proving people wrong — and proving that athletes from Kentucky and from all backgrounds can rise. After redshirting my first year, I came back as a RS freshman and finished the season with 2.5 sacks, still climbing, still hungry, and still chasing the next leve